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Spend ten hours aboard a 2024 Lagoon 42 exploring the Athens Riviera or the Saronic Gulf with guided swims, snorkeling, and a seaside BBQ. Stops may include Vouliagmeni Cove, Fleves Island and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio.
Spend ten hours aboard a 2024 Lagoon 42 exploring the Athens Riviera or the Saronic Gulf with guided swims, snorkeling, and a seaside BBQ. Stops may include Vouliagmeni Cove, Fleves Island and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio.
The morning light off Alimos Marina strips the city’s grit down to glitter as the Lagoon 42 slips from its berth. Salted wind fills the twin hulls and the day stretches—ten hours of open sea, shallow bays, and the option to aim for Cape Sounio’s white Doric columns or cross into the Saronic isles.
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Operated by Spiridakos Sailing Cruises · Alimos, Attica
The morning light off Alimos Marina strips the city’s grit down to glitter as the Lagoon 42 slips from its berth. Salted wind fills the twin hulls and the day stretches—ten hours of open sea, shallow bays, and the option to aim for Cape Sounio’s white Doric columns or cross into the Saronic isles.
This corridor of the Aegean has served sailors since antiquity; the headland at Sounio was a coastal beacon for ships bound for Athens, and its limestone scarp still reads like a map carved in stone. Geologically, the coastline alternates low coves with rakish limestone outcrops; currents here are usually gentle but can sharpen when the meltemi blows.
Culture arrives in small satisfactions: a charcoal-smoked shrimp from the BBQ, a glass of local white wine, the cadence of Greek conversation drifting from the deck. Stops on a typical itinerary include Ydrousa Island, Kavouri Bay, Vouliagmeni Cove, Fleves Island and the promontory of Sounio—each offering a different water color and seabed for snorkeling.
Practical guidance: the vessel is a 2024 Lagoon 42, licensed for up to 24 guests with snorkeling gear and towels provided. Expect 10 hours aboard with multiple hour-long swim anchorage windows; transit between stops commonly ranges 20–60 minutes depending on route. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, non-slip sandals, and seasickness medication if you’re sensitive.
Boarding from Alimos is straightforward; arrive early to load gear and secure sunnier spots on the trampoline. Respect protected areas while snorkeling, hydrate between drinks, and plan your return to Athens with some buffer—Aegean weather can change the rhythm of the day.
Departures are from Alimos Marina (southern Athens); specific meeting point and time are confirmed at booking.
Yes—snorkels, masks and fins are provided for guests as part of the cruise inclusions.
Yes—you can choose a route along the Athens Riviera to Cape Sounio or a crossing to the Saronic islands like Aegina, depending on group preference and weather.
A BBQ lunch, soft drinks and some alcoholic beverages (Greek white wine and beer) are included; check with the operator for any dietary restrictions in advance.
Spiridakos Sailing Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning light off Alimos Marina strips the city’s grit down to glitter as the Lagoon 42 slips from its berth. Salted wind fills the twin hulls and the day stretches—ten hours of open sea, shallow bays, and the option to aim for Cape Sounio’s white Doric columns or cross into the Saronic isles.
The morning light off Alimos Marina strips the city’s grit down to glitter as the Lagoon 42 slips from its berth. Salted wind fills the twin hulls and the day stretches—ten hours of open sea, shallow bays, and the option to aim for Cape Sounio’s white Doric columns or cross into the Saronic isles.
This corridor of the Aegean has served sailors since antiquity; the headland at Sounio was a coastal beacon for ships bound for Athens, and its limestone scarp still reads like a map carved in stone. Geologically, the coastline alternates low coves with rakish limestone outcrops; currents here are usually gentle but can sharpen when the meltemi blows.
Culture arrives in small satisfactions: a charcoal-smoked shrimp from the BBQ, a glass of local white wine, the cadence of Greek conversation drifting from the deck. Stops on a typical itinerary include Ydrousa Island, Kavouri Bay, Vouliagmeni Cove, Fleves Island and the promontory of Sounio—each offering a different water color and seabed for snorkeling.
Practical guidance: the vessel is a 2024 Lagoon 42, licensed for up to 24 guests with snorkeling gear and towels provided. Expect 10 hours aboard with multiple hour-long swim anchorage windows; transit between stops commonly ranges 20–60 minutes depending on route. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, non-slip sandals, and seasickness medication if you’re sensitive.
Boarding from Alimos is straightforward; arrive early to load gear and secure sunnier spots on the trampoline. Respect protected areas while snorkeling, hydrate between drinks, and plan your return to Athens with some buffer—Aegean weather can change the rhythm of the day.